- presbyterian form of church government
Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов. - М.: "Республика". Мак-Ким Дональд К.. 2004.
Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов. - М.: "Республика". Мак-Ким Дональд К.. 2004.
Presbyterian churches — one of the major representative groups of classical Protestantism that arose in the 16th century Reformation. Generally speaking, the modern Presbyterian churches trace their origins to the Calvinist churches of the British Isles, the… … Universalium
Presbyterian Church of England — church organized in 1876 by merger of the United Presbyterian Church and various English and Scottish Presbyterian congregations in England. The United Presbyterian Church had resulted from the merger of some Scottish and English… … Universalium
Presbyterian Church of East Africa — (PCEA) is a Presbyterian denomination headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It was started by missionaries from Scotland, most notable of whom was Dr John Arthur. It has its headquarters in Nairobi South C.The story of the Presbyterian Church of East… … Wikipedia
The Reason of Church-Government Urged against Prelaty — is an essay by English poet John Milton distributed as one of a series of religious pamphlets by the writer. Published in 1642, the political work details Milton s preference for a Presbyterian approach to the Church of England over approaches… … Wikipedia
presbyterian — /prez bi tear ee euhn, pres /, adj. 1. pertaining to or based on the principle of ecclesiastical government by presbyters or presbyteries. 2. (cap.) designating or pertaining to various churches having this form of government and professing more… … Universalium
Church Patronage (Scotland) Act 1711 — The Church Patronage (Scotland) Act 1711 or Patronage Act is an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain (10 Ann. C A P. XII). The long title of the act is An Act to restore the Patrons to their ancient Rights of presenting Ministers to the… … Wikipedia
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) — Classification Protestant Orientation Mainline Calvinist Polity Presbyterian Moderator … Wikipedia
Established Church of Scotland — Established Church of Scotland † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Established Church of Scotland The religious organization which has for three centuries and a half claimed the adherence of the majority of the inhabitants of Scotland, may be… … Catholic encyclopedia
Presbyterian polity — is a method of church governance typified by the rule of assemblies of presbyters, or elders. Each local church is governed by a body of elected elders usually called the session or consistory, though other terms, such as church board, may… … Wikipedia
Church of Scotland — Modern logo of the Church of Scotland Classification Protestant Orientation Calvinist Polity … Wikipedia